Early dogs Dogs have been associated with the school's sports teams on an unofficial basis since the late nineteenth century. Early dog mascots may have included a mutt called Hoya around 1900, a Borzoi named Richmond Jack in 1906, a bulldog named Hoya in 1907, and a Boston Bull Terrier in 1911.
Is a Hoya a dog?
No, a Hoya is not a bulldog. It is not any animal, mascot, or creature of any sort. Hoya actually means "what." So, if you ever ask: What is a Hoya?
What is a Hoyas the meaning?
Many years ago, when all Georgetown students were required to study Greek and Latin, the University's teams were nicknamed "The Stonewalls." It is suggested that a student, using Greek and Latin terms, started the cheer "Hoya Saxa!", which translates into "What Rocks!" The name proved popular and the term "Hoyas" was ...
What is Georgetown's mascot?
Jack the BulldogДжорджтаунский университет / Талисман
Why are they called the Georgetown Hoyas?
The team name is derived from the mixed Greek and Latin chant "Hoya Saxa" (meaning "What Rocks"), which gained popularity at the school in the late nineteenth century. The name "Hoyas" came into use in the 1920s. Most teams have their athletic facilities on the main campus of Georgetown University.
